Traffic

Local News

High-demand parking meters in downtown Durango receive fee increase

in rates aims to encourage more frequent turnover of spaces

July 3, 2023

Regional News

Polis signs bill allowing more speed cameras across Colorado

Legislation allows local governments to use technology in more places, including busy arterial roads

June 6, 2023

Local News

Business owners, residents skeptical of proposed changes to midtown Durango

turns from Main Avenue onto 14th Street likely to be prohibited

May 29, 2023

Local News

‘F’ is for Florida, and two failing intersections in Durango

A meeting will be held Tuesday to discuss possible road improvements

May 22, 2023

Regional News

Bill to allow more speed cameras in Colorado heads to Polis’ desk

Sponsors say they tried to ‘thread the needle’ of safety needs and civil liberties

May 5, 2023

New Mexico

Power line incident causes power outage

Semitrailer reportedly hit a communications line, breaking the utility pole

May 3, 2023

Local News

Durango police step up highway traffic enforcement during spring break

Increased patrols will continue through March 25

March 15, 2023

Local News

Expect delays as repaving begins on Colorado Highway 172

advises adding 30 minutes to commutes, including to the airport

March 6, 2023

New Mexico

Update: Sheriff shoots dog during Farmington traffic incident; suspect arrested

Farmington police release video; suspect is arrested Wednesday

March 1, 2023

Local News

Serious crime in Durango for January 2023 on par with January 2022

Aggravated assaults and traffic crashes were up while theft was down

February 17, 2023

Local News

U.S. Highway 550 south of Durango reopens after three-hour closure

semi-tractor trailers spun out north of Bondad

January 11, 2023

Local News

Durango police steps up speeding enforcement starting Sunday

areas will be focus of weeklong efforts to curb drivers with lead foots

December 8, 2022

Local News

Just 74% of on-street parking used at peak hours in downtown Durango

communication, improved signage and fluid meter rates could direct traffic to less-used locations

December 7, 2022

Local News

Surge in traffic enforcement planned for U.S. Highway 550 day before Thanksgiving

enforcement will team up to patrol stretch of road between Durango and Montrose

November 17, 2022

Local News

Durango police crack down on bad driving

increase in crashes leads to increased scrutiny on the roads

October 11, 2022

Regional News

Speed cameras, unpopular but shown to make roads safer, could become a lot more common in Colorado

would remove existing restrictions on where and how automated devices can be used

September 21, 2022

Local News

Camaraderie, community draw motorcyclists to Durango area

Traffic heavier than usual, but responsible riders prevent problems

September 4, 2022

Local News

As summer winds down, CDOT construction ramps up

driver wonders why work can’t be done at night

August 31, 2022

Local News

Study seeks answers, solutions to downtown Durango parking woes

the city need higher meter fees, better public transportation, a parking garage – or none of the above?

August 29, 2022

Local News

Road maintenance takes place on U.S. Highway 160 near Walmart

Drivers can expect delays through next week

August 17, 2022

Local News

Photos: North Main Avenue pedestrian crossing nears completion

Morton Electric Inc. installs a rapid-flashing beacon for the new pedestrian crossing on north Main Avenue on Tuesday. The company…

August 16, 2022

Local News

Bridge repairs will take place Tuesday near DoubleTree intersection

cca Colorado Department of Transportation will perform additional repair work on the U.S. Highway 160 bridge near the DoubleTree Hotel…

July 26, 2022

Local News

Bridge repair to cause significant delays Friday near DoubleTree intersection in Durango

Drivers encouraged to find alternate routes if possible

July 22, 2022

Local News

Durango police officer retires after 28 years

Wysocki investigated serious car crashes, was passionate about traffic safety

July 17, 2022